JP - Under Attack - The Keep - Bjorn's Room

Meanwhile, Bjorn was yelling in his room as fresh pain coursed through his mind. Something horrible was happening and he had to respond. Holding his head, he could feel it all pouring in like a flood, hitting his mind violently.

At least he thought he was, but when he opened his eyes, he was stabbing a scimitar into one of the few people he did not know the name of. Pulling it from the man, he watched him fall and looked around in a panic, his horn sparking with magic. "What…?" He whispered just before hearing footsteps rushing up behind him.

On instinct, he quickly turned and stabbed whoever it was.

Ferrus blocked the blade with his shield protecting Bella who had been in the intended target. “Bjorn what the hell are you doing?”"

Bjorn stared at Ferrus, but found he could not speak - could not control what he said, was more like it. It was as if he were in the back seat of a wagon, forced to watch as others steered. Raising a scimitar, he slashed at the knight, jumping up and ober him in an attempt to strike his back.

Bella snarled at Bjorn but obviously did not want to hurt him. She smelled something off.

Ferrus continued to block his attack not wanting to hurt his friends “Bjorn stop this or I will knock you out.”

Spinning, the unicorn man attempted to stab Ferrus in the side, getting close enough for the soldier to notice his eyes were not their normal color. He would keep attacking relentlessly, unable to stop himself while silently, from the back of his mind, he was apologizing over and over again.

Ferrus parried with his sword before striking at the man’s head with his shield.

Bjorn lifted his arm, stopping the shield before it could hit his head. Sparks shot from his horn, magic seeming to swirl around him as he tried to slash at Ferrus' stomach.

Bella hopped onto Bjorn's back, trying to bite and claw him in an attempt to get him away from her mate.

Ferrus seized the moment to hit Bjorn with the pommel of his sword.

Bella jumped off in time, cringing at the loud crack the pommel caused to the man's head. He would fall to his back, unconscious.

Ferrus grabbed some manticles and chained the man up before looking at Bella “are you ok?”

Bella nodded and signed to Ferrus. "Something is wrong with him. He doesn't smell right."

“We can lock him up in a closet or something for now we have to help in the defense” he replied picking up the man.

Ila came over, looking terrified. “What’s going on?”

"Bjorn he attacked us but doesn't seem like it was him" Ferrus replied, dragging the man "but I can wait for now. The keep is under attack."

Ila stared at Bjorn, even more shocked at that than the keep being under attack. She got the closet door.

As he was dragged along, Bjorn’s horn suddenly let loose a jagged bolt of lightning toward Ferrus.

Bella howled in horror at the sight.

Ferrus flew backwards and hit one of the walls before slumping down to the floor.

Rushing over to Ferrus, Bella fought to get his armor off. Being his by lightning was no joke and he was most likely burned. She had to help him!

Bjorn groaned as he woke up, blinking. “Shouldn’t have done that, soldier boy…” He said in a tone far deeper than his usual friendly tone. Looking at Ila, he smirked. “Oh, you’re the girl the pathetic side of me sees as a sister. He’s always happy when you’re around. Sorry to say, but he’s stuck in the backseat right now.”

“Bjorn… please, stop it…” Ila pleaded.

“Bjorn you may be my friend but I will kill you before I let you hurt them” Ferrus growled as he stood up.

“I told you, he’s locked up.” Bjorn said with a dark smile Ila. “Though, I will keep his promise to you, missy. No harm will come to you, Ila.” He tried to get himself free of the restraints that Ferrus put him in.

Bella whimpered as she tried to get Ferrus to sit back down, worried about his injuries.

Ila looked fearfully at Bjorn. Bjorn had been her friend, she felt comfortable around him. The strange voice and expression on his face was like seeing him dead, only worse.

Ferrus stared at the man, he needed to find a way to knock him out. "If only Alex or Miyuki were here" he thought to himself.

Unable to stop herself, Bella was upon Bjorn and bit down hard on the front of his neck like a wolf ready to rip apart its prey. Her claws dug into his shoulders as they fell to the ground and with her legs, she used her strength to slam a foot down on one of his. A loud crack could be heard and the voice of Bjorn’s darker side seemed to disappear.

Bjorn, now back to his innocent self, patted at Bella frantically. “Off! Off, please!” He choked out.

Pulling back, Bella spat blood into his face and slapped him hard, making sure to leave cuts on his cheek. Hopping off him, she rushed over to Ferrus and stayed in front of him protectively.

"It's alright" Ferrus said in a pained tone while placing a hand on her shoulder.

Bjorn looked at Ila, Bella and Ferrus. “I’m sorry…” He said in a shaky voice. “I’m so sorry! I…I can’t stop him…he’s…”

“What was that?” Ila asked, completely confused and still afraid. Bjorn had been her friend, she felt safe around him. But during… Whatever that was he seemed like some of the clients she had at the Crimson Dove. It made her feel sick and like taking a bath.